HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WW-P South names Skip Edwards head coach

The former Hightstown High coach has been named the new coach at West Windsor-Plainsboro South, succeeding Todd Smith, who resigned in December.

Edwards previously coached four years at Hightstown (2001-04) where he compiled a 19-21 record and took the Rams to the Central Jersey III playoffs twice.

“Skip is a career educator in the Holmdel School District with varsity coaching experience,” said Marty Flynn, WW-P’s supervisor of athletics.

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“I have observed Skip when he was the successful varsity coach at Hightstown High, where he was always professional and positive with their athletes and very respectful of his opponents.

“He has a Master of Arts degree in Educational Administration, Curriculum and Supervision; evidence of his emphasis on being a teacher first, knowing all good coaches are great teachers.

“He has a strong passion for the game of football but understands the many life lessons taught through the game. We are happy and excited about the addition of Coach Edwards to the WWP South coaching staff,” added Flynn.

At Hightstown, Edwards enjoyed his two best seasons in 2003 when the Rams were 6-4 and lost in the playoffs to Red Bank Regional (26-3). The following year, they were 7-3 after a 12-0 playoff loss to Long Branch.

Edwards is only the fifth head coach in WW-P South history, succeeding Rex Walker, Tom Stuart, Lou Solomon and Smith, who coached eight seasons and posted a 63-22 record. Smith’s teams won 10 games each of his first three seasons, making the C.J. IV playoffs six times and the sectional title game once.